8 Vincent Street
Marrickville NSW 2204
Our team are the backbone of everything we do. Our senior management team are over 60% women, and we are proud to employ a diverse group of people who are passionate about what we do and our clients.
— An expert problem solver and never without his phone, Kieran is always available to consult, troubleshoot and loves nothing more than a challenge.
Starting his career in the family construction and paving business, Kieran developed an in-depth understanding of the civil space before moving into the entertainment arena. Kieran then founded CATO Location Services in 2012.
Initially established to service the Film, TV and event industries CATO have since grown into one of the leading Traffic Management and Security companies in Sydney and since expanding. The expansion involves the establishment of the construction arm within the business, and later the successful launch of sister companies StreetSTRONG and O MY POD.
In 2020 he launched StreetSTRONG, a company specialising in road pavements and installations such as cycleways and decorative streetscapes and O MY POD,
— Anna manages all of our business operations as well as the CATO client experience.
As General Manager at CATO, Anna leads and oversees the core business operations, client experience, and overall performance across the organisation. Her role has expanded to include leadership of client-facing departments, operations, safety and compliance, and financial oversight, ensuring each part of the business operates efficiently and upholds CATO’s values of excellence.
Since joining the business five years ago as an Account Manager, Anna has consistently delivered results across high-profile, high-pressure environments. She has been instrumental in the management of logistics for one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest events, City of Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, where she oversaw the operations and safety of stakeholders and 250+ crew on the ground from the GCC. Anna’s expertise lies in liasing with councils and key stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication.
Anna has played a key role in implementing streamlined systems and workflows, improving operational efficiency, scalability, and team accountability across the organisation. She also oversees CATO’s ISO accreditation and compliance with safety standards, reflecting a strong focus on risk management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
— Colette leads the employee experience at CATO.
— Joining CATO as Sales Manager, Dan brings to the role over two decades of experience in sales and client relations.
Since relocating to Australia in 2017, he has led sales teams across NSW, building strong partnerships and delivering tailored solutions for clients. A lifelong sports enthusiast, Dan spends his downtime following rugby league, cheering on the Sydney Roosters, as well as cricket and football. Outside of work, he enjoys beach days and watching his son play sports. Fun fact: Dan’s cousin, Justin Fitzpatrick, represented Ireland 26 times in Rugby Union. He’s most excited about the endless growth opportunities ahead for CATO and being part of such a great team.
— Kate brings screen & media and Tier 1 project expertise to our client service team.
Kate Joins us from Hobart with a degree in screen and media production. With prior experience in the events industry and having headed up Tier 1 construction projects, most notably the WestConnex, she is the perfect addition to the team.
— Initially joining the CATO team six years ago as a Traffic Controller, Naomi is our newest member of the client services team.
Naomi has worked across multiple departments and productions, gaining a deep understanding of the business from the ground up. After two years backpacking around the world and completing her Bachelor of Film and TV, Naomi has rejoined CATO full-time as part of our client services team. Having visited 27 countries, Naomi brings a global perspective and infectious enthusiasm to every project. A creative at heart, Naomi spends her downtime experimenting with special effects makeup, DIY projects, and DJing.
— Leaving engineering to join CATO during the early days, Craig has worked his way up the ranks over 10+ years with the business.
Craig works across both our traffic and unit departments as a Traffic Manager and Senior Unit Manager. Adding to his extensive knowledge and experience in the traffic space, Craig is also a qualified architect.
— With CATO since 2014, Michael is an expert when it comes to all things traffic control.
In his role as Traffic Manager, he has drawn thousands of traffic guidance schemes over the years. Knowledgeable and highly organised, Michael is excellent at troubleshooting all traffic-related challenges. He is a WHS officer and now also works in the Safety space for Film, TV and Events.
— TGS whiz and traffic management pro.
Kat has over five years of traffic experience. She has worked on numerous large-scale and Tier-1 Construction Projects such as WestConnex. An expert at what she does, Kat is a highly skilled Traffic Manager out on the road and helps pull together many of our planning documents.
— In charge of rostering across the traffic and security teams.
Aktan loves getting to know his teammates so he can best understand how to match the right person with the right job. Aktan also works across the logistics component.
— Brodie oversees the CATO warehouse crew and is across all of our vehicles and equipment.
With his construction background as a landscaper by trade, Brodie joined CATO in 2020, and has been an integral part of the team as a WHS officer. Brodie executes and implements the most up to date ISO and WHS processes to ensure compliance. Having extensive knowledge and experience within the construction industry, Brodie has worked on large scale civil construction sites and John Holland projects. But it doesn’t stop there…he can also build tiny homes! Making him an invaluable asset to the team.
— The machine behind CATO’s branding and copy.
Affectionately known as Tiger, Cealan started with CATO five years ago as one of our youngest CATO employees. Beginning as one of our traffic controllers, she quickly climbed the ranks through to our marketing department where she now plays a crucial role in how the world sees CATO.
8 Vincent Street
Marrickville NSW 2204